What Agile contributes to Cardinal Health Global Technology & Business Services oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.
Agile is responsible for leading, planning and implementing new ways of working for our business development teams centered on agile and DevSecOps practices. This includes creating, training and coaching of standard work practices and learning, implementing and reinforcing these practices toward the goal of greater business agility and value realization.
Job Summary
The Agile team facilitator will be accountable for creating and improving Agile processes within the team and explain the value of Agile. In addition, the facilitator will help the team transition to an Agile mindset through the introduction of daily standups or retrospectives and also make sure these activities deliver value to the team. The Agile team facilitator will also define and implement Agile principles, practice, and understand how to operate and respond quickly to the changing world around them.
The purpose of the role is to take accountability for the delivery of value to stakeholders. Empower, lead and coach geographically dispersed teams to be successful, self-organizing, and adapt to change.
Responsibilities
Organize and facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, story pointing sessions, release planning, and retrospectives for the ServiceNow platform team
Act as iteration manager, managing backlog and assisting with prioritization
Assist with project release planning
Responsible for Agile processes and improvement within the team
Prioritize removal of impediments and coach the team to resolve them
Build strong, trusted relationships with business and customer groups and within the team, by helping the team to make their work transparent, and managing change as issues arise
Ensure the team remains focused on priorities and aligned to strategy and roadmaps, and that backlog and release plans are maintained
Ensure the team delivers fully tested, working software that meets the business need
Apply Agile techniques to stabilize or improve team velocity
Understand the areas of the system the team is responsible for in order to make informed decisions
Understand software development practices
Assess the current organization and delivery environment and recommend optimal Agile practices
Fosters a Lean/Agile mindset
Able to articulate the functionality of the ServiceNow platform in order to support the Business Analysis work. Defines detailed, granular, and development-ready stories.
Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle and methodologies
Ability to influence change across both team and leadership levels through relationship building and collaboration
Demonstrates Agile mindset and working knowledge of Agile techniques including Scrum, Kanban, and User Story Writing
Qualifications
BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field, preferred
3+ years experience as an Agile Team Facilitator or working in a similar role in a lean or scrum environment with demonstrated experience standing up to new teams, preferred
First level Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM I), preferred
Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, and planning skills
Experience with one or more Agile tools (such as Jira, Jira Align, Confluence, and/or other leading agile tools)
Strong collaboration, facilitation, and conflict management skills
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope removing impediments or guiding the team(s) to remove impediments
Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges – now, and in the future.As a global, growing company, we’re able to offer rewarding careers that let you make a positive impact on our customers and communities.
